M26.659

Billable

Arthropathy of unspecified temporomandibular joint

Arthropathy of unspecified temporomandibular joint

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

M26-M27

Parent Code

M26.65

Coding Notes

Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(65)

Clinical Terms

  • Locked temporomandibular joint
  • Temporomandibular dysplasia
  • Derangement of temporomandibular joint
  • TMJ (temporomandibular joint) internal derangement
  • Articular crepitus of temporomandibular joint
  • Temporomandibular joint crepitus on opening of jaw
  • Temporomandibular joint hypermobility
  • Recurrent dislocation of temporomandibular joint
  • Crepitus of temporomandibular joint
  • Temporomandibular joint capsulitis
  • Jaw claudication
  • Recurrent subluxation of temporomandibular joint
  • Temporomandibular joint unstable
  • Temporomandibular joint effusion
  • Temporomandibular subluxation
  • Temporomandibular joint instability
  • Joint locking
  • Temporomandibular joint internal derangement
  • Temporomandibular joint crepitus
  • Temporomandibular joint dislocation - non-traumatic
  • Intermittent locking of temporomandibular joint
  • Temporomandibular joint laxity
  • Subluxation of TMJ (temporomandibular joint)
  • Subluxation of temporomandibular joint
  • Temporomandibular joint deformity
  • Temporomandibular joint locking
  • Mandibular coronoid process impingement
  • Temporomandibular joint click
  • Locking of joint
  • Locked joint
  • Locked jaw
  • Temporomandibular joint popping on opening
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for arthropathy of unspecified temporomandibular joint?

The ICD-10-CM code for arthropathy of unspecified temporomandibular joint is M26.659. The full clinical description is "Arthropathy of unspecified temporomandibular joint". M26.659 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code M26.659 mean?

ICD-10-CM code M26.659 represents “Arthropathy of unspecified temporomandibular joint”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is M26.659 a billable code?

Yes, M26.659 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is M26.659 in?

M26.659 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What codes cannot be used with M26.659?

M26.659 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: hemifacial atrophy or hypertrophy (Q67.4); unilateral condylar hyperplasia or hypoplasia (M27.8).

What SNOMED CT codes does M26.659 map to?

M26.659 maps to 20 SNOMED CT concepts: 298377005, 75630004, 735381003, 43922008, 249923006, and 15 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for M26.659?

M26.659 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5384759. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does M26.659 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like arthropathy of unspecified temporomandibular joint affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M26.659?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M26.659 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.